Ward Manager (RMN or RNLD)

Cygnet; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care facility in London seeks an experienced Ward Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of care on Crocus Ward. The role includes coordinating clinical aspects, supporting junior staff, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates must have management experience in an acute mental health setting. The position offers competitive benefits including NHS discounts and bespoke career pathways.

Benefits

NHS & employee discount scheme

50% NMC registration renewal paid

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• Experience managing a fast-paced acute mental health ward.
• Familiar with inpatient settings, preferably acute or forensic settings.
• Informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 and latest nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff.
• Coordinate all clinical aspects of the ward.
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, and training.
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical care

Crisis management

Motivating others

Compassionate communication

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care on Crocus Ward.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week (9am - 5pm) Monday - Friday at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove. Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service is now open and accepting referrals.

Crocus Ward, our new 20-bed female emergency acute inpatient service, provides a safe and stabilising environment for women experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and requiring emergency admission.

The ethos of Crocus Ward is to assess and treat women in the least restrictive environment and plan for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills, and prepare for independent life back in the community.

You must have experience managing a fast-paced acute mental health ward

Your day-to-day…

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
• Coordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure cooperation between clinical departments
• Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations
• Ensure compliance by others with policies, procedures & regulations
• Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/research-based practice
• Participate in the manager’s on-call system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff outside of normal working hours
• Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You are…

• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with inpatient settings – preferably acute or forensic settings
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans
• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.